Boosting the success of small businesses in southern Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS | Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Ron Orlando, Comcast. (Photo/El Comercio de Colorado)

NEW CALL FOR COMCAST RISE

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The Comcast RISE grant program expands to benefit 100 small businesses in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and across southern Colorado, strengthening the regional economy.

Comcast RISE, now in its fourth year of operation, continues its commitment to support and strengthen small businesses. This time, the focus is on the thriving community of Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and all southern Colorado where approximately 100 small business owners will have the opportunity to receive comprehensive support to propel their businesses to success.

The program offers a grant package that goes beyond financial assistance. In addition to a $5,000 grant, recipients will have access to marketing and technology resources, business coaching sessions, creative production, and technological renovations. These resources are designed to equip small businesses with the necessary tools to thrive in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Since its launch in November 2020, Comcast RISE has evolved from a pandemic relief program to a comprehensive platform for business growth. Through counseling, educational, and technological resources, as well as monetary grants, the program has become a catalyst for the long-term success of small businesses.

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ENTREPRENEURS | Noah Cummerford, Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce.

COMCAST | Jennifer Zafra, Comcast.

Commitment to Diversity

Comcast RISE is not only about supporting the economic growth of local businesses, but also about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. By providing resources and opportunities to small business owners in the communities of southern Colorado, it directly contributes to the strengthening and vitality of the local economy, which has strengths in agriculture, livestock, mining, and services.

“Comcast is committed to supporting and empowering small businesses in our communities. The Comcast RISE program will offer innovative and impactful resources that can have a lasting effect on the small businesses in this area, which is rich in economic activity and vibrant traditions,” said J.D. Keller, Senior Vice President of the Mountain West region for Comcast.

Voices from the Community

“Small businesses are essential pillars of our economy and significantly contribute to the strength and vitality of our communities. By investing in our local entrepreneurs, we are not only fostering economic growth, but also supporting the heartbeat of our city,” said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, who is also an entrepreneur.

For Noah Cummerford, CEO of the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce, the program represents much more than just a collaboration. “It is an invaluable opportunity to support and strengthen small business owners in Pueblo and, by extension, throughout the southern Colorado region. The partnership with Comcast demonstrates a genuine commitment to local economic growth and the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion.”

From May 1st

The call for grants will be open from May 1st to May 31st, giving eligible businesses in Pueblo and El Pueblo County the opportunity to apply online. The 100 grants in southern Colorado will be announced in August 2024, adding to a total of 14,000 beneficiaries nationwide to date.